Kyrgyz heroic epic "Manas"

The title translates to: "The Period of 'Kyrgyz Great Power'"

The Aspiration of Eastern Turks to Conquer the Kyrgyz in the Territory of the Yenisei River Basin. Before Soviet researchers arises the question of how to assess the wars of those whom we consider possible to name as Yaglakap? Are they ordinary conquests or is there a hidden meaning in their historically justified actions? What determined the external friendly policy of China? This period, called by academician V. Barthold the period of "Kyrgyz Great Power," was a time of formation

03.04.2020, 11:40

Chagatai Ulus. Haidu State. Moghulistan

The Ruler of Fergana Iskander, Grandson of Timur

Campaigns of Iskander Khyzr-Khodja died in 1399, and immediately after his death, a struggle for the throne among his four sons began — Sham-i Jahān, Muhammad-oghlan, Sher-Ali-oghlan, and Shah Jahān. Hafiz-i Abrū wrote about this: "When Khyzr-Khodja-oghlan died, his sons, each with a large number of their supporters, took sides. Among them, enmity arose, so that Sham-i Jahān, with a group of people, raised a rebellion on one side, Muhammad-oghlan with other tribes (koum) gained supremacy

03.04.2020, 11:24

Osh - 3000

Osh Cotton Textile Factory

Osh Cotton Production Association The directive of the XXI Congress of the CPSU (1959) reflected the construction of the Osh Cotton Mill, designed to produce 81 million meters of finished fabrics. This was a large enterprise not only in Central Asia but also in the Union. It is undoubtedly a pride of the peoples of Kyrgyzstan. The construction of the cotton production association began in July 1961. The design capacity of the mill was 243.5 thousand spinning spindles and 4,144 weaving looms.

02.04.2020, 12:00

Fauna of Kyrgyzstan / Fish of Kyrgyzstan

Abbott's River (Amur False Loach, Chinese False Loach) - Darya Abbottinasa

Abbottina river (Amur loach, Chinese loach) - Abbottina rivularis A representative of the Chinese faunal complex. The Abbottina entered the water bodies of Kyrgyzstan, like many representatives of this fish complex, accidentally. In the early 1960s, this species was introduced to the pond farms of Chui region along with other fish and spread throughout all plain water bodies, penetrating into Lake Issyk-Kul. The mouth of the Abbottina is small, lower, and crescent-shaped, with one very short

02.04.2020, 10:00

Decorative and applied arts

Rhythmicity in the Arrangement of Ornamental Motifs in Kyrgyz Carpets

A Unique Type of Kyrgyz Carpet In the compositional structure of the central field, rhythmic placement of ornamental motifs is primarily noted. The carpet is not overloaded with diverse patterns, which is typical, for example, for Caucasian carpet products. The uniformity in the construction of the rapport or two to three repetitions gives the Kyrgyz carpet its distinctive appearance. Several types of compositions of the central field are identified: 1. The central field is divided into two,

02.04.2020, 03:00

The epic "Manas" in prose

The Tale of Manas. The Childhood of Manas

Childhood of Manas The Kalmyks, who had also attended the celebration and were intoxicated from drinking kumys and vodka, returned home and excitedly discussed what they had just seen. – Well, well, – one of them said excitedly. – This burut threw a feast for the whole world. Are they bragging to us or what? These vagabonds slaughtered hundreds of livestock, gave out gold and silver to people, and vodka flowed like a river…

01.04.2020, 09:00

Poetic retelling of the epic "Manas"

The Epic "Manas". The Childhood of Manas

Childhood of Manas Hey! Time flowed day by day, And not by days, but by hours In Altai grew the Great Fool. Since the moment he saw the light, Eight years quickly flew by. Manas was a tall boy, He did not resemble his peers: Sometimes he carried stones weighing a pood, Then suddenly, in strength and wrestling, He would arrange a tournament for himself, Then dive into an icy pond, Running somewhere like a madman, Then suddenly he would fight with someone. Chiyrdy cannot understand Whether his

01.04.2020, 06:00

Ethnography

Traditions of the Folk Craftsmanship of the Kyrgyz

Traditions of Folk Craftsmanship. The uniqueness of the lifestyle of the Kyrgyz herders determined the nature of their crafts, trades, as well as decorative and applied arts. In domestic production, there was a division of labor into male and female; women mainly engaged in wool processing, creating felt, wool bags, ropes, felt caps, carpets, clothing items, etc. They also created interior decorations for the home, spun, knitted, embroidered, wove cords, fringes, made mats, and so on. In the

01.04.2020, 03:00

Main dishes of Kyrgyzstan

Kulchetai in Kyrgyz

Kulchetai This egg dough with meat and broth will seem hearty and delicious to every food lover and will leave no one indifferent. Ingredients:

31.03.2020, 11:32

Kyrgyz heroic epic "Manas"

Kyrgyz Leader Yaglakar

Yaglakar "The Great Campaign" is the most archaic part of the epoch. For the sake of completeness of our judgments, we will allow ourselves to briefly pause on the characteristics of the epoch and the personality of Yaglakar, as well as to briefly compare the plot of "The Great Campaign" with the historical data we have. Along the banks of the mighty Siberian river Yenisei, the camps of Kyrgyz tribes - the oldest population here - spread out. It was a powerful and by no

31.03.2020, 10:55

Peoples movements of Central Asia in the XIX century

May Uprising of 1858 in the Southern Regions of Kyrgyzstan

The Uprising in May 1858 in Southern Kyrgyzstan. It took on a relatively large scale, distinguished by its massiveness. The uprising covered almost the entire southern part of Kyrgyzstan and the foothill areas of the Fergana Valley. The number of rebels reached up to 46,000 people. The cause of this uprising was the arbitrariness and violence of the major Kokand feudal lords led by Khudoyar Khan. Its catalyst, as everywhere, was the sharp increase in the khan's tax oppression. The first

31.03.2020, 01:26

Kurmanjan Datka

Military Oriental Studies on the Homeland of the Alaï Queen

THROUGH CENTRAL ASIA WITH A RIFLE AND A NOTEBOOK And yet, by the end of the 19th century, when the Russian army was triumphantly marching through Central Asia, conquering its last stronghold - the bastions of Kokand, Russia could boast not only of military victories. At that time, no European country knew as much about the Middle East as the Russian Empire. In this regard, it left far behind even its long-standing geopolitical rival - Britain. This turn of events was due to a completely unique

30.03.2020, 20:00

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Preparation for the construction of the Big Chuy Canal "BChK". Document No. 128 (March 1941).

RESOLUTION OF THE BUREAU OF THE FRUNZE CITY COMMITTEE OF THE CPSU (b) OF KYRGYZSTAN "ON THE PREPARATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BCC" Frunze, March 28, 1941. Emphasizing the exceptional importance of preparing and carrying out works for the construction of the Big Chui Canal, the bureau of the Frunze City Committee of the CPSU (b) resolves: 1. To create a city headquarters for preparation and leadership during the construction of the Big Chui Canal on the territory of the city,

29.03.2020, 21:29

Ethnography

Men's Footwear of the Kyrgyz in the Late 19th to Early 20th Centuries

Children of the Gukdeve area. Alai Valley. 1901. Men's Footwear. The main type of footwear was homemade boots with a hard sole and heel. In the southern regions, purchased soft ichigi with galoshes gradually became popular. Footwear with short tops, such as choky, charyk, paichiki, was widely used. In the 19th century, wooden shoes zhygach kavshi were common in the southwestern areas inhabited by the Kyrgyz and in the Chon-Ala Valley, which were purchased from Tajiks. For walking on rocks

29.03.2020, 21:11

Poetic retelling of the epic "Manas"

The Epic "Manas". The Birth of the Hero

The Birth of the Hero Hey! Jakyp, my brother Chiyr Suddenly left for another world. His wife — the beautiful Shakan Remained a young widow. So Jakyp went then With a bow to Shakan's relatives. He promised her a good life, Persuaded her and took her as a wife, Arranged an unprecedented wedding. (The young widow, it seems, Was so beautiful in herself). And in memory of his brother, the rich Jakyp Gave his wife the name Chiyrdy. One night Chiyrdy Asked her husband: — Tell me, what are you

28.03.2020, 04:00

The epic "Manas" in prose

The Tale of Manas. The Birth of Manas.

The Birth of Manas Oh, how hard it is to die without leaving behind offspring! Even animals are granted this fate, and even more so humans, and suddenly you are deprived of this gift of nature, this gift of fate, and all the wealth you have accumulated, all your possessions fall into the hands of completely foreign people, and after you, your descendant's name will never be spoken, after death there will be no cries of your beloved children and no prayers will be read for the repose of

28.03.2020, 03:00

Ballet

Ballerina Cholpon Jamanova

Cholpon Dzhamanova Ch. Dzhamanova was born in Chaek — in the heart of the Tien Shan mountains. The small, abandoned village of Chaek in the mountains has given rise to many prominent figures in Kyrgyz art: one of the first directors, Otunchu Sarbagisheva, actor Muratbek Ryskulov, outstanding akyn and storyteller Kalyk Akiev, famous folk comedian Kudaybergen Omurzakov (Kuyruchuk), and poet Midin Alybaev. And Cholpon Dzhamanova takes pride in her famous fellow countrymen.

27.03.2020, 19:08

Fauna of Kyrgyzstan / Fish of Kyrgyzstan

Redfin - Kyzylkanat

Redfin - Scardinius erythrophtalmus One of the most beautiful fish found in the water bodies of Kyrgyzstan. It is widespread in the water bodies of the Chui Valley, in the Chu River from the city of Tokmak to its lower reaches, where the redfin ranks among the most numerous fish populations in the floodplain lakes and backwaters. The favorite habitats of the redfin are quiet or slow-flowing bays with soft, muddy bottoms overgrown with aquatic vegetation. It avoids areas of the river with fast

27.03.2020, 11:37

Kyrgyz heroic epic "Manas"

The Era of "Manas" - an Emotional Reflection of Reality

Historical Canvas of the Epic "Manas" In starting the characterization of the historical canvas of the epic "Manas," we pointed out that all events are intertwined around the name associated with the greatest successes and a turning point in the history of the Kyrgyz people. Based on Chinese sources on one side and ancient-Gurkhan texts from the Selenga River on the other, we assert that the Kyrgyz khan, with his talented leadership, ensured the victory of the Kyrgyz, known

27.03.2020, 11:13

Chagatai Ulus. Haidu State. Moghulistan

Khizr-Khodja Khan of Moghulistan

The Rule of Khizr-Khodja in Moghulistan There is no data in written sources about when Khizr-Khodja became the khan of Moghulistan. As previously noted, he is mentioned in 1377 and 1389 during Timur's campaigns. According to Muhammad Haidar, Khizr-Khodja was saved from Kamār ad-Dīn by the daughter of Emir Khudaydad, Mir Agha, and he secretly lived in the area between Badakhshan and Kashgar, then in the mountains of Hotan, and finally among the yellow Uighurs (near Lob-Nor). The same

27.03.2020, 10:22

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Opening of the Kyrgyz Branch of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR. Documents No. 126 and No. 127 (Spring 1940)

RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF PEOPLE'S COMMISSARS OF THE KYRGYZ SSR "ON THE OPENING OF THE KYRGYZ BRANCH OF THE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE USSR" Frunze, March 17, 1940. The Council of People's Commissars of the Kyrgyz SSR and the Central Committee of the Communist Party (B) of Kyrgyzstan resolve: 1. To request the Council of People's Commissars of the USSR to allow the Presidium of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR to organize the Kyrgyz Branch of the Academy of

26.03.2020, 12:31

Ethnography

Headwear of the Kyrgyz in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries

Headwear Headwear was an essential part of the national male costume. They were characterized by a great variety of types. Men's winter hats called tebetey were widely used, with the crown made from four felt wedges covered with cloth, velvet, or dense fabric. The shape of the wedges determined the shape of the crown - either high and quadrangular or flattened. Traditionally, tebetey had a trim made of merlushka, fox, or another type of valued fur. This hat was named according to the type

26.03.2020, 12:17

History and archeology of the ancient Tien Shan

Kurgan Burial Mounds of the Fergana "Nomads"

Kurgan in the vicinity of Samarkand. NOMADS OF ANCIENT FERGANA Currently, significant materials have been accumulated regarding the burial monuments of ancient (classical) Fergana, during the time of the existence of the Davan state (2nd century BC - 5th century AD). The studied burial grounds belong to the nomadic population, which, under the specific physical and geographical conditions of the Fergana Valley, adhered to a peculiar form of vertically-seasonal semi-nomadic economy. To

25.03.2020, 18:19

Poetic retelling of the epic "Manas"

The Epic of "Manas". The Tale of the Destruction of the Kyrgyz by Khan Alooke.

Tale of the Destruction of the Kyrgyz by Khan Alooke Hey! From ancient times the Kyrgyz people Were guarded by the Holy Kyzyl. The hero of the Kyrgyz, Karakhan, Created the royal lineage. From Karakhan — Oghuz Khan, From Oghuz Khan — Alanch, From Alanch was Baygurkhan, From Baygurkhan — Babyrkhan. From Babyrkhan — Khan Tebe, And the son of Tebe — Khan Kogey. His sons were Chiyr, Shygai, And the youngest was Nogoy. Usen, Orozdu, Bai, Jakyp — Sons of Khan Nogoy. Nogoy was a mighty khan. For his

25.03.2020, 11:24

The epic "Manas" in prose

The Tale of Manas. The Exile of the Kyrgyz to the Altai Lands

EXILE OF THE KYRGYZ FROM ALA-TOO The old and the young were saddened, as if they had drunk blood themselves. Infuriated by the Kalmyks and the Chinese, the ten sons of Orozdu gathered the people, mourned for a long time, then united with Ulaq-khan and Jakyp and said: – Better to die than to live like this. If we are destined to perish, let us give our lives in the struggle against our enemies. We have heads on our shoulders, hearts beating in our chests, and as long as we are alive and

25.03.2020, 03:00

Secrets of Issyk-Kul Lake

Is Sarabulun not the ruins of Chigu?

On which shore of Issyk-Kul was the ancient Chigu located? Sarybulun is the only known large settlement of the 1st millennium BC in the Issyk-Kul basin. Written sources mention the name of only one settlement in this territory — the residence of the Usun ruler, Chigu. This raises the question: could Sarybulun be the ruins of Chigu? Let us turn to ancient chronicles. The earliest information about Chigu comes from the "Shiji" ("Historical Records") as told by the involuntary

24.03.2020, 09:15

Kyrgyz heroic epic "Manas"

"Manas" - the Era of the Epic's Emergence

THE ERA OF THE EMERGENCE OF THE EPIC This article is a revision of the article published by A. N. Bernshteyn in 1946 in the almanac "Kyrgyzstan". What historical events are reflected in "Manas"? There are three groups (excluding the "Great Campaign"), which we will name according to the direction of the campaigns.

24.03.2020, 08:27

Kyrgyz cuisine

Kurut - An Invention of the Nomadic Peoples of Central Asia

Kurut This is a fermented milk product in the form of small dried balls, a unique Central Asian cheese. The size of these balls varies among different peoples. The history of kurut goes deep into the nomadic antiquity of the Turkic peoples. The production of kurut was one of the few ways to stock up on provisions for a long time. Kuruts are notable for their ability to be stored for literally years.

24.03.2020, 06:00

Decorative and applied arts

Kyrgyz Antique Carpet Products

Pattern of Kyrgyz Antique Carpets Kyrgyz antique carpets are distinguished by their high artistic merits, which do not exceed the bounds of modesty and elegant simplicity. They are devoid of gaudiness both in coloring and ornamentation. The pattern organically connects with the background, forming a single whole with it. The color palette of Kyrgyz carpets is limited to two main colors: red and blue. Both colors are presented in muted tones. It is in such colors that we have recorded Kyrgyz

24.03.2020, 01:00

The epic "Manas" in prose

The Tale of Manas. The Attack on the Kyrgyz by the Chinese Khan Alooke

THE BEGINNING OF THE LEGEND Oh, this ancient tale It is time for us to tell you. This old legend We must pass on to you. Where here is truth, where here is lie – It is hard to discern these days. We have told only part, So that you may enjoy. We will speak long About the hero Manas – He who in valiant battles Immortalized his name. Those who saw all this, Are long since gone. Only the tale has survived Of those hot days of yore. Shall we not begin the story Of past battles, As a lesson for

23.03.2020, 17:02

Famous personalities of Kyrgyzstan

Alexander Mikhailovich Kamyshev

Kamyshev Alexander Mikhailovich Born in 1953 in Kemerovo region. In 1975, he graduated from Tomsk Polytechnic Institute, specializing in "Technology and Techniques of Mineral Deposits Exploration."

23.03.2020, 13:44

Poetic retelling of the epic "Manas"

Epic "Manas". Prologue

“The Tale of Manas”— an original work by contemporary bilingual writer Mara Baidzhiev. Formally, it represents a poetic rendition of the first part of the trilogy of the Kyrgyz national epic “Manas,” “Semetey,” “Seitek.” The tale is based on the versions of outstanding folk storytellers-manaschi Sagynbai Orozbakov, Sayakbay Karalaev, Bagysh Sazanov, and Shaabay Azizov. FROM THE AUTHOR

23.03.2020, 10:37

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Information on Social Competitions Among Artels of Frunze. Document No. 125 (March 1939)

INFORMATION FROM THE INTERDISTRICT INDUSTRIAL UNION ON SOCIALIST COMPETITION AND STAKHANOV MOVEMENT AMONG COOPERATIVES IN FRUNZE FOR FEBRUARY 1939 Frunze No earlier than March 1939 Head of the Organizational Department of the Interdistrict Industrial Union Shabalin. CGA KR. F. 313. Op. 3. D. 148. P. 5. Certified copy.

22.03.2020, 13:44

Osh - 3000

Osh Pump Plant (today - Machine Engineering Plant)

Osh City Pump Plant Among the enterprises of the metalworking industry, the leading one is the pump plant. This enterprise was established in 1939 as the cooperative "Metallist." In 1946-1947, the cooperative was transformed into a foundry-mechanical enterprise, which in 1959, according to the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Kyrgyz SSR (October 26, 1959), was merged with the motor repair plant into an electromechanical plant for the production of water pumps. The first

22.03.2020, 13:34

Peoples movements of Central Asia in the XIX century

Chuy Kyrgyz Against Excessive Taxes from the Kokand Khanate

Uprisings of the Kyrgyz in 1850 - 1857. In the summer of 1850, part of the Chuy Kyrgyz, rising up again to fight, attacked the fortification of Pishpek, from which the Kokand military garrison had temporarily departed. The siege of the fortification did not last long, as the military garrison soon returned. They did not allow the rebels to gain a foothold and occupy the besieged fortifications. In the late 1850s, the nomads of Ketmen-Tube rose up. The cause of this, as everywhere, was the

21.03.2020, 19:34

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Opening of the State University in Frunze. Document No. 124 (September 1939)

RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF PEOPLE'S COMMISSARS OF THE KYRGYZ SSR AND THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY (BOLSHEVIKS) OF KYRGYZSTAN "ON THE OPENING OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY IN FRUNZE" Frunze, September 23, 1939. Considering the great need of the republic for highly qualified personnel, as well as the necessity of creating a large scientific and educational center in the republic, the Council of People's Commissars of the Kyrgyz SSR and the Central Committee of the

20.03.2020, 09:00

Kurmanjan Datka

Expedition to Pamir

TESTING PAMIR Nevertheless, the members of the expedition passed Lailak - the camp of the Kara-Kyrgyz on March 23. The next day, the expedition members sent some of their Kyrgyz guides back home. “The guys sent by Moldo Bayas served us well all this time, but the time has come to send them back. We generously thanked them by organizing a lavish dinner. The leader of the Kyrgyz group named Baish, young and energetic, asked me for a 'kagaz', a paper of good service. They want to head

20.03.2020, 05:00

Fauna of Kyrgyzstan / Fish of Kyrgyzstan

Common Marinka - Kadymsky Karabalyk

Ordinary Marinka - Schizothorax intermedia This representative of the unique mountain-Asian fauna inhabits both rivers and standing water bodies—lakes and reservoirs. Marinkas, being typical inhabitants of turbulent mountain streams, have an elongated torpedo-shaped body, which allows them to easily overcome strong currents and waterfalls when they ascend rivers in search of spawning grounds. Their bodies are covered with small but dense scales and slime, which ensures easy gliding in the

19.03.2020, 19:10

Ballet

Beishenaliev in the role of Juliet

Juliet-Beyshenalieva Beyshenalieva continued to work diligently in new performances on the stage of the Kyrgyz ballet theater, particularly in the ballet "Romeo and Juliet." Immediately after the premiere, the republican newspaper "Soviet Kyrgyzstan" published a small note under the heading "Fresh Impressions." It mentioned Beyshenalieva: "Her Juliet is so light, so charming, and expresses such a passionate impulse and inspired feeling that it makes one

19.03.2020, 18:57

Ethnography

Men's Clothing of the Kyrgyz in the Late 19th to Early 20th Century.

Men's Clothing of the Kyrgyz The traditional men's costume of the late 19th to early 20th century consisted of undergarments: a buttoned shirt and trousers; outerwear: waist (sharovary), shoulder: short beshemet, zhele, keltche, long robes chapan, chekmen made of hand-woven fabric - cheten, felt cloak kementai, fur coats, as well as belts, sashes, and waist scarves, headgear, and footwear. The buttoned shirt achyk koynek, zhegde, worn from early childhood, was made of white calico or

17.03.2020, 18:16

Flour products

Boorsok (Baurzaki)

Boorsok - refers to the national cuisine of the Kyrgyz people. They are prepared for festive tables or special occasions. Most often, boorsok is made in square or diamond shapes, ranging from large to very small sizes. Ingredients: 100 ml Sour cream 30 g Butter 30 g Pressed yeast 30 g Table salt 500-600 ml Milk (warm) 1-2 tbsp Sugar 500 ml Vegetable oil (cottonseed)

16.03.2020, 11:47

History and archeology of the ancient Tien Shan

The Connection of Southern Siberia with the Population of the Saka Culture of Tian Shan and Semirechye

The Beginning of the Great Migration of Peoples The Alai Saka from Chala and Sharta show the closest affinity with the Saka of Eastern Kazakhstan and Chirik-Rabad in the Aral Sea region, the population of the late Bronze Age forest-steppe Priobye, and the Bolsherechensk culture, i.e., with series that include low-faced Mongoloids to varying degrees. In the series of Eastern Kazakhstan Saka, there are both Europoid and Mongoloid skulls, and if they are separated, they will occupy a more defined

16.03.2020, 07:35

History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Organization of a Puppet Theater in the City of Frunze. Document No. 123 (September 1939)

RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF PEOPLE'S COMMISSARS OF THE KYRGYZ SSR "ON THE ORGANIZATION OF A PUPPET THEATER IN FRUNZE" Frunze, September 23, 1939 The Council of People's Commissars of the Kyrgyz SSR resolves: 1. To organize a Puppet Theater in the city of Frunze in 1939 in the Russian language. 2. To take note that for the year 1939, a subsidy for the puppet theater in the amount of 57,500 rubles has been approved in the local budget. 3. To propose to the Department of Arts

13.03.2020, 17:10

Peoples movements of Central Asia in the XIX century

Uprisings of the Kyrgyz from 1845 to 1848 Against the Kokand Khanate

Uprisings of the Kyrgyz against the Kokand Khanate The internecine feudal struggle between the Kokand Khanate and the Bukhara Emirate was accompanied by a rise in liberation movements among the peoples under their control, including the Kyrgyz. Taking advantage of the weakening power of Kokand, several Kyrgyz tribes, migrating in the northern regions of Kyrgyzstan, rebelled against the khan's governors. In particular, the population of the Issyk-Kul basin, rising in 1842 for liberation,

13.03.2020, 16:59

Chagatai Ulus. Haidu State. Moghulistan

Timur's Victories in Moghulistan

Moghulistan Under the Raids of Timur's Troops After a halt in Kara-Guchur, Timur sent 30,000 horsemen north under the command of military leaders, emirs, in pursuit of the fleeing nomads Yengetory, Kamar ad-Din, and others. "They set out according to the order and, riding day and night, approached the Irtysh River. (There) they positioned themselves in such a way that half of the troops (were) on this side of the river, the other half — on the other, (and) they went along the

12.03.2020, 13:33

Kurmanjan Datka

Meetings of the Alay People with Bonvalot

IN THE LAND OF THE ALAI KYRGYZ The journey of the French pilgrims to India, during which they became guests of Kurmandzhan Datka, began on June 16, 1885, through the Turkmen village of Rahabad. From there, the travelers moved to Ashgabat, then reached Bukhara, and on August 12, 1886, they arrived in Samarkand. According to L. Stroilov, in Samarkand the travelers “... unexpectedly met with the well-known N.I. Korolkov, who was not only an experienced administrator but also a great connoisseur

09.03.2020, 22:38

Fauna of Kyrgyzstan / Fish of Kyrgyzstan

Issyk-Kul Chebak - The Chebak of Issyk-Kul

Issyk-Kul Chebak - Leuciscus schmidti The genus Leuciscus — the chubs — includes quite a few species and is widespread across the entire Eurasian continent. One of the species of this genus is the Issyk-Kul chebak, which is quite large, surpassed only by the chub and the bream. It is a schooling lake fish, a subspecies of the chub, distinguished by its bright orange pectoral, abdominal, and anal fins. It inhabits Lake Issyk-Kul, preferring coastal shallow waters up to 10-15 meters and stays

08.03.2020, 20:48

Secrets of Issyk-Kul Lake

Ancient Agricultural Culture of the Population of Preissykul in the 1st Millennium BC.

Findings from the Saka-Usun Period Strict scientific evidence for the development of agriculture in Usun society has been scarce, with excavations of settlements from the first centuries AD at Lugovoe (A. N. Bernsham) and Karabalta (A. K. Abetekov) yielding little. The discovery of grain grinders, even in conjunction with the remains of adobe houses, does not yet constitute indisputable evidence of agricultural practices by the population that left them. Findings of agricultural tools, such as

08.03.2020, 20:36